HOW DID YOU GET INTO NURSING?
My mother was a nurse and that led me to be a candy striper in high
school. I enjoyed providing care to patients and I decided to attend
college to pursue a degree in nursing.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT THE JOB?
I appreciate the many opportunities that I have in my role. The most
important is working with children and their families to assist them
in managing their respiratory care so they can lead healthy, active
lives. Another meaningful endeavor has been developing the ventilator
integration program at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, which includes
an interdisciplinary team that provides care to children who require
some assistance with breathing. Through this program, I have had
the opportunity to develop clinical guidelines and provide educational
sessions for staff and families. I have also enjoyed being a preceptor
for APRN students.
NURSE PRACTITIONER OF THE YEAR
Jerilyn Devin, MSN, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner in Division of Pediatric Pulmonology,
Coordinator of Ventilator Integration Program at Hasbro
Children’s Hospital
HAS A PATIENT EVER CHANGED THE WAY
YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR JOB?
I learn something from each patient and family that I work with. I
have the honor of working with many children with complex medical
issues and work with a great team at Hasbro to teach and provide
care so they can enjoy life at home and in the community. The children
and their families are remarkable, and I am fortunate to be a small
part of their lives. The children and their families inspire me each
and every day.
You are an amazing crew.
Thank you!
Amid this demanding and unprecedented time, we extend gratitude
and appreciation to our dedicated and loving team of professionals and
nurses. You have been “all hands on deck” for many long days to ensure
the safety and well-being of our community:
Transportation
Clinical Staff Services
Community Life
Security
Residential Health
Administration Services
Culinary Service
Environmental Services
Maintenance & Ground
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